Apple's new iPhone 8 and iPhone X have joined the dozens of Android phones that already support wireless charging.

One of the biggest annoyances of daily life is charging your phone. You always have to have your charging cable and outlet adapter with you in case you need to juice up on the go, and finding an available outlet in public is a huge pain. Heck, it's annoying enough to struggle with all those wires at home where outlets are plentiful (hopefully). Wireless charging aims to solve your charging woes by eliminating all those cables.

Many Android phones have had wireless charging for years, but the technology still isn't as widespread as it should be. Tech geeks everywhere have been waiting for the moment when wireless charging becomes the norm, and that day is fast approaching now that Qi wireless charging has come to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.

Apple is generally regarded as a leader in the smartphone industry. When Apple adopts a new technology, many other companies follow suit. You're all but guaranteed to see wireless charging become more popular. Wireless charging stations could start popping up at cafes, hotels, airports, and other public venues.

Read on in the slides below to learn more about all of our favorite wireless chargers.

The best wireless charger overall

Belkin makes great accessories for many tech products, and its wireless charging pads are no exception. The 15-Watt BoostUp Qi Wireless Charging Pad is optimized for Android phones that support fast wireless charging like the Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, S9, and Note 8; while the new 7.5-Watt pad is optimized for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.

Both pads work with the new iPhones and Android phones because they both support the Qi charging standard, so you can buy either one and be happy.

We tested the Belkin BoostUp charger with several iPhones and Android phones, and it worked perfectly. It looks great, has excellent traction so your phone won't slide off while charging, and it juices up any phone quickly.

The BoostUp charging pad is a simple circular disc that measures less than 5 inches across. It has a rubber ring in the middle to ensure that your shiny new phone doesn't go sliding straight off the pad and onto your hard floor to shatter in tiny pieces (along with your heart).

You simply plug the pad into the wall and pop your phone on it to charge. That's it! No wires and no fumbling to plug the charger into your phone.

Pros: Simple design, good grip, optimized for iPhone or Android, works with most slim cases, charges at 7.5 Watts (iPhone) or up to 15 Watts (Android)

The best wireless charger that works with thicker cases

Anker is known for its excellent, affordable tech accessories. The company makes our favorite lightning and Micro USB cables, excellent battery packs, and really great wireless chargers. Our favorite is the Anker PowerWave 7.5 Watt Charging Pad, which can charge any Qi compatible device with up to 7.5 Watts of power.

For about $30, you get the charging pad, a Quick Charge 3.0 AC adapter, and Anker's great PowerLine Micro USB Cable to power the pad. The Anker pad is very simple with its white design and 4.33 by 4.33-inch charging space.

You can also get it as a stand if you prefer that style versus a flat pad. It also comes with the wall adapter and cable, but it does cost more at $49.99. I use the stand at my desk in the office every day to top off my phone before I head home.

Anker says that the charging pad and the stand have several safety features, including "over-charge protection, foreign object detection, and radiation shielding." The company also claims that its new technology allows you to charge your phone even when you have a thick case on.

In our testing, both the pad and the stand charged an iPhone X wearing a leather case and a PopSocket with no problem, which is incredibly impressive. We haven't been able to charge through the case and PopSocket with any other charger we've tested.

The best wireless charger for iPhone

Mophie makes great tech accessories, and Apple highlighted its charging base during the iPhone 8 and iPhone X announcement. The circular charging pad is optimized for the iPhone with 7.5 Watts of power for fast charging speeds. It has a rubbery grip to it, so your phone won't slip off while charging.

Mophie is known for its high-quality charging products, and Apple rarely gives its seal of approval for products, so you know the charging base is excellent quality. It also looks great and blends in with the other stuff on your desk, nightstand, or table.

Insider Picks' Brandt Ranj uses this wireless charger every day. In his full review, he says, "it's the best wireless charging pad I've used," and it's the only one he uses to charge his phone at work.

Of course, since it uses the Qi standard of wireless charging, the charging base will also work with Android phones.

Mophie also has a nice travel kit that comes with a mini wireless charger, a car adapter, wall adapter, Micro USB cable, and a handy traveling case. It's a nice way for frequent fliers to travel with a wireless charger without sacrificing too much space in their carry-on bags.

The best wireless charger for fast charging

The RAVPower Fast Wireless Charger is specially made to support the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. It also works with any Qi Compatible Android phone. The charger can output 7.5 Watts of power to charge your iPhone 50% faster than older 3.5 to 4 Watt wireless chargers.

We've used the RAVPower wireless charger to juice up a few different Android phones and the new iPhone 8. Fast charging works like a charm on supported devices.

The wireless charging pad comes also with a great Quick Charge 3.0 capable outlet adapter so you can funnel 10 Watts of power to Quick Charge compatible phones like Samsung Galaxy S9, S8, and Galaxy Note 8. It's important to note that many cheaper fast charging pads don't include the correct outlet adapter, so the $40 price tag is actually really great.

In case you're worried about wireless charging not being totally safe, RAVPower paid special attention to safety. Its charger has built-in over-current, over-voltage, and over-temperature protection systems to ensure that your device gets the proper amount of power.

RAVPower's charger looks like most other wireless chargers. It's a simple round disc with a rubberized coating to ensure that your phone doesn't slide off while it's charging and go crash on the floor. The charging pad measures 3.5 by 3.5 inches, so it shouldn't take up too much space on your nightstand.

The best affordable Quick Charge stand

Sometimes you just want a basic charger that does what it's supposed to do. If you don't care about design or your just want something simple, slim, and black, you should grab the TechMatte Wireless Charging Stand.

It's just a simple black stand with an LED in the front that lights up when you're charging your phone. The stand is tall enough to hold any phone and it has two coils to make it easier to charge your phone. You can even charge it horizontally or vertically.

TechMatte supports Quick Charge tech for Android phones and it will juice up the iPhone relatively quickly, too. I tried one out and I loved it so much I recommended it to several friends and co-workers as an affordable wireless charging option.

Insider Picks' senior reporter David Slotnick uses it to charge his iPhone X at the office. It blends right in with his desk and works seamlessly.

The best wooden wireless charger with a catch-all

If you're the kind of person who always forgets your phone and keys on your way out, you need the Pond Wireless Charging Valet Tray. It's a beautiful solid wood charger with a surface for charging your phone wirelessly and a small catch-all tray for keys and other small items.

The Pond doesn't need to be plugged in to work, either. It has a 12,000mAh built-in battery that can charge provide a charge to your phone for up to two weeks before you need to plug it in overnight to fully rejuice.

You can get it in maple, walnut, and other wood finishes to match your decor. We tried the Pond Valet Tray and loved it. It works perfectly on any table or countertop, and it's nice to truly eliminate wires from your charging setup.

The only downsides are that it may be a bit slippery for your phone and it is expensive. However, it's well worth the price considering the quality of the construction and the novel design of the charger. Pond's products are also hand-finished, so it's real craftsmanship here.

The best luxurious wireless charger

Samsung knows how to make pretty accessories. The Fast Charge Wireless Charging Convertible Stand has a slick faux leather finish that stands out from the crowd and looks great in your home on a nightstand or table. It can be propped up to hold your phone in a stand position while it charges or lay flat to act as a standard wireless charging pad.

The charger not only looks great, but it offers fast charging for most Galaxy S and Note phones, including the S7, S8, S9. and Note 8. Samsung says fast charging doesn't work for other companies' phones, so your speeds may vary. The charger works with any Qi compatible Android phone, the iPhone 8, or the iPhone X.

We tried it with the LG V30 and the iPhone X, and it worked immediately with no fuss. The faux leather texture offers good grip in both the pad and stand positions.

The stand comes with the outlet adapter and it has a built-in fan to dissipate heat during fast charging. It has multiple charging coils and a LED light that lets you know if your device is aligned properly.

Most buyers love Samsung's charging pad for its great design, ability to be a stand or a pad, and quick charging function. A handful of reviewers complained that it's hard to align, cases interfere with charging, it charges slowly, or costs too much, but those are common issues with all wireless chargers.

Pros: Slick faux leather design, converts to a stand or pad, charges some Galaxy phones fast, works with most Qi compatible phones

The best wireless charger lamp

TaoTronics

Why you'll love it: TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp has a fast wireless charger and a USB port built in so it can charge your phone and another device besides.

If you like products that serve multiple purposes, you'll love the TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp with its built-in wireless charger, USB charging port, and many adjustable settings. Since this is a guide for wireless chargers, we'll talk about that aspect first.

The wireless charging pad built into the lamp's base can charge your iPhone X, 8, or 8 Plus with the optimal 7.5 Watts of power. If you have an Android phone, you get 10 Watts of power for quick wireless charging. There's a small rubbery ring on the wireless charger, so your phone won't slide off. I use it to charge my phone every night on my bedside table, and it works like a charm.

TaoTronics also added a USB port in the back of the lamp so you can charge your phone with a cable instead. You could also charge your phone wirelessly and charge another device via a cable at the same time, which is great for multi-device households and tech nerds like me.

As far as the lamp's lighting features go, it's great. You turn the lamp on and off with the tap of a finger on the touch-sensitive power button. There's also a ring that regulates the brightness of the lamp and a button that you can tap multiple times to get five different color temperatures for your light. That way, you can decide how bright and how blue you want your light.

Because I have the TaoTronics lamp next to my bed, I typically have it on the lowest brightness setting and the highest color temperature setting. But when I really need light, I can amp up the brightness with a swipe of my finger. And this lamp gets bright — very bright.

You can also adjust the direction of the light, thanks to the nifty blade-like design of the lamp head. The lamp's head tilts up to 135 degrees and rotates up to 180 degrees, and the arm can be tilted up to 150 degrees and it swivels 90 degrees. It's a very modern design, and it does take up space, but this lamp is incredibly functional.

The best wireless charging table

Ikea may be the king of wireless charging furniture, but Fonesalesman has a wireless charging table, too. The FurniQi is a cute bamboo side table that has a wireless charging pad built in to charge your phone, but it still has space to spare for a clock, your latest read, and a cup of tea.

The table is 18-inches high, so it'd be perfect as a nightstand next to your bed or an end table in your living room. The Qi charging pad is marked with by a small circle so you know where to place your phone for charging. A subtle cord peeks out of the table leg to provide power to charge your device.

The round table top is about 16-inches in diameter, so you can also have a clock or lamp on the table next to your charging phone and a drink. It works with any Qi compatible Android phone, the iPhone 8, or the iPhone X.

I love this charging table and highly recommend it. Not only is it a cute piece of furniture that's well made, it's also great for juicing up your phone without any wires. I use it every day. The only downside to this wireless charging table is that it frequently goes out of stock on Amazon.

The best wireless charger for portability

If you like to keep a charger in your bag with you at all times, the BEZALEL Futura X wireless charging pad is a great option. It's small and thin enough to carry on the go, measuring just 3.7 by 3.7 inches and 0.27-inches thick. You simply pop your phone on the pad and watch it charge.

BEZALEL doesn't include a wall adapter, though, so you can either use your phone's adapter or buy one that supports fast charging speeds. We recommend you buy this one from Anker so that you get full-speed charging. The pad works with phones even if they're wearing cases, though the cases shouldn't be too thick.

You can charge any Qi compatible Android phone or the new iPhone 8 and X on this pad. Most buyers comment on the sleek appearance of the charging pad and say it works very well. Our only concern is that the glossy finish encourages your phone to slide off, so be careful with it.

We've also tried it with the compatible stand, which makes it a nice wireless charger for your office. BEZALEL also offers cases that turn your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus into phones that can be wirelessly charged. We tried those, too.

Pros: Portable, sleek design, charges Android and iPhone, works with cases on

The best wireless charging stand with quick charge

Samsung first supported wireless charging in 2013 with the Galaxy S4, so it has years on experience in wireless charging. Its wireless chargers are among the very best on the market. One of our favorites is the Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand because it juices up your phone quickly without wires and it holds your phone up while it charges.

This charger looks simple and sleek on your nightstand or desk. It's a circular disc with a lip on the front to hold your phone up. It has a rubbery ring in the center to hold your slippery device in place while it charges. You can keep your phone case on while you charge, too, though you may run into problems if your case is super bulky.

I've used this charging pad in the past with Galaxy phones, and it works very well. Samsung says its charging stand only offers fast charging to compatible Galaxy phones, but your speeds may vary based on which phone you have. It comes with the outlet adapter, so you will get fast charging out of the box if you have a Galaxy that supports it.

Since it's Qi compatible, this pad works with any wireless charging Android phone, the iPhone 8, or the iPhone X.

The best wireless charger with a big pad

Incipio's Ghost 3 Coil Qi Wireless Charging Pad maximizes the amount of space you have to charge your phone. The three coils inside make it virtually impossible to improperly align your phone, so you're guaranteed to get a good charge.

It's shaped like a phone, so it's basically a rectangular brick that measures 3.7 by 6.2 by 2.2 inches. The pad looks more like a battery pack than anything, but it won't take up a ton of space in your bag or on your desk. The pad is rubberized for extra grip, so your phone won't slide off of it.

The pad plays a sound to let you know that it has started charging and the LED illuminates. One reviewer says it's a bit too bright at night and it charges slowly, but overall, he was impressed with it because it's easy to charge your phone without worrying about alignment.

Incipio's charging pad will work with any Qi compatible device, including the iPhone 8, iPhone X, and many Android phones. We used it with the new iPhone and a few Android phones, and it worked perfectly.

Pros: Good rectangular shape, three coils, wider charging area, works with iPhone and Android, doesn't slip

Here's what you need to know about wireless charging

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How does it work?

Wireless charging uses electromagnetic induction to send power from the charger to your phone. Wireless chargers have at least one induction coil inside, which creates an alternating electromagnetic field. Phones and other devices with wireless charging have a receiver coil inside that converts the power back into electricity, which in turn, charges the phone's battery.

How fast is it?

Wireless charging is slower than wired charging, but some wireless chargers and phones support fast wireless charging. If you have an Android phone like the Samsung Galaxy S7 or newer, you can get fast wireless charging. Chargers offer different levels of power in Wattage, which often corresponds to charging speeds. Normal wireless chargers have 5 Watts, so any charger with more Wattage may charge your phone faster, so long as the outlet adapter supports Quick Charge standards like this one from Anker.

What are the downsides?

Wireless charging is slower, it can heat up your device, some chargers don't work if your phone has a thick case, and wireless charging can't go through metal (hence the glass backs on so many phones). Sometimes it's hard to align your phone properly on the charger or certain chargers decide not to work with certain phones. We emailed every manufacturer in our guide to ask if its chargers support all Qi devices equally — including the new iPhones — and they all said yes, theoretically, so you can count on our picks.

What devices support it?

Qi is the most popular wireless charging standard, and it seems to have won the war now that the iPhone supports the standard. You can search the Qi database to see if your phone is supported, but most high-end Android phones, the iPhone 8/8 Plus, and the iPhone X support Qi wireless charging. More than 140 devices supported the Qi standard as of 2016, and it's certainly increased since then. Some laptops even charge wirelessly now.

Now that you know, go forth and cut the cord already!

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